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1. 1969 P eu 1961 1946 1953 19mm f 3 5 Serenar 50mm f 3 5 Serenar 100mm f 3 5 300mm f 5 6 Starting with our first lens in 1946 we ve been constantly developing our technologies and manufacturing processes In 1987 we launched the Canon EOS Camera system Now there are EOS cameras for every type of photographer from beginners to professionals And that s just the beginning More than 70 lenses give you unlimited scope for creative control so you can take exactly the shots you want TS 35mm f 2 8 SSC EF 50mm f 1 0L USM FD 400mm f 4 5 SSC M LA C CO Cc Cc eu Lo ya E ro N M CO Cc Cc Cc Cc Cc v v v v FD 14mm f 2 8L e FD 55mm f 1 2 AL SH EF 400mm f 4 DO IS USM Worlds first camera lens to incorporate Canon s DO lens elements MILLION EF LENSES neues EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM amp EF 40mm f 2 8 STM The world s first lenses to drive an AF system with a stepping motor EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM World s first interchangeable SLR camera lens to employ Hybrid IS v Cc N N LA co SN eo N N EF 24mm f 1 4L II USM World s first camera lens to employ SWC EF 8 15mm f 4L Fisheye USM EF 75 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM AM The world s first fisheye zoom World s first interchangeable lens for shooting both circular lens for 35mm cameras with 8 and rectangu2. 2 Be n f 4 f 5 6 EF 200mm f 2L IS USM A Ap O P Be e f 4 f 5 6 EF 300mm f 4L IS USM Xp A 1 Q Be e f 4 f 5 6 EF 300mm f 2 8L IS II USM AY et ce 1 Qe Bd om f 4 5 f 5 6 EF 400mm f 5 6L USM O e d EF 400mm f 4 DO IS USM EF 400mm f 2 8L IS ll USM E JE JE Jede if EF 500mm f AL IS II USM Cep R EF 600mm f AL IS II USM LE ID HE 8 EF 800 f 5 6L IS USM H a O Technologies IE EF 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6L IS USM CC EF 70 200mm f 2 8L USM CG USM Image Stabilizer Ultrasonic Motor Entry level Lens O Mid level Lens EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS II USM LL ILS rgo EF 70 200mm f 4L USM CG EF 70 200mm f 4L IS USM IE EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM sco EF 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6 DO IS USM EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6L IS USM 1 EF 75 300mm f 4 5 6 III EN EF 75 300mm f 4 5 6 Ill USM Gr EF 100 400mm f 4 5 5 6L IS USM IE EF 200 400mm f 4L IS USM Extender 1 4X LE dE Extender EF 1 4x III Extender EF 2x III Diffractive Optics L series O Professional Lens STM SWC 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm Stepping Motor Lens version SubWavelength Structure Coating For explanations of technologies please refer to page 39 55 EF 100mm f 2 8L 1 250 sec f 9 ISO Joe Petersberger WHAT S COOKING How to use a macro lens for food photography ood photography is a great way of showing off your talents both culinary
3. favourite lens that they ll always take with them when space is limited a tried and tested go to lens for all eventualities The right lens for street photography usually comes down to a compromise between portability and versatility It should be small enough that you can carry your camera comfortably with you all day yet with the flexibility of varied focal lengths and the ability to shoot in low light conditions The EOS 100D and EF 40mm f 2 8 STM pancake lens make an excellent combination for everyday documentary photography It s small and discreet enough to fit in your bag and its f 2 8 maximum aperture lets you keep shooting when the light starts to fade Everyday life presents a myriad of photography opportunities Try to see the mundane with fresh eyes Look for things that don t initially seem photogenic such as washing on a balcony a dog waiting for its owner or a greengrocer selling fruit If your EOS came with a standard 18 55mm zoom you could use this as your go anywhere lens They re lightweight and cover a useful range of focal lengths A more advanced and versatile alternative is the EF S 15 85mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM It offers a wider angle of view at the short end of the zoom and more telephoto reach at the long end It s perfect for shots on the go Image Stabilizer helps keep pictures sharp in low light and USM auto focusing snaps a scene into focus quickly and quietly If you shoot with an EOS M
4. QA ON if oe e f 4 5 f 5 6 Entry level Lens O Mid level Lens O Professional Lens 22 TAKING CONTROL OF LIGHT Finding the right flash for your photography depends very much on the subjects you like to shoot A flash should enable you to take creative control over how you light your shot whether it s night or day indoors or out Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Designed I MACRO FLASHES Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX II A high performance Macrolite flash delivering creative lighting solutions for photographers shooting close up images both on location and in the studio acro Twin Lite MT 24EX Take control of your macro photography lighting with the IT for macro specialists it provides versatility in both light direction and power TRANSMITTERS OQ _ Speedlite Transmitter ST E2 Small lightweight and portable the ST E2 is a dedicated infrared transmitter to control two groups of remote wireless slave Speedlites Speedlite Transmitter ST E3 RT Fire compatible Speedlite flashguns over distances of up to 30m Radio AA frequency control provides reliable operation even when direct line of sight is not possible Speedlite FLASHES Speedlite 90EX A compact high performance flash that delivers superbly lit everyday shots such as portraits and indoor scenes plus creative lighting effects The ideal companion for the EOS M Speedlite 270EX II Explore the creative side of lig
5. Details Action Movies Con mum D Vv ns YV e LL TV R I is WY LL Lu EF Zoom EF 40mm f 2 8 STM d i STM f 2 8 EF 50mm f 1 8 II ba EF 50mm f 1 4 USM uA USM f 1 4 T EF 50mm f 1 2L USM PA c Jp e EF 16 35mm f 4L IS USM nif ILs los ce g EF 16 35mm f 2 8L Il USM Ne x Ce JL Los EF 17 40mm f 4L USM CTS EF 24 70mm f 4L IS USM CS EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM Sp EF 24 105mm f 4L IS USM a CC A 8121114 Technologies S Image Stabilizer Detects camera shake movements that can cause blur in pictures and corrects for this by moving a lens element to compensate L series H Canon L series lenses offer the highest levels of performance in the range and are builtto deliver professional level image quality and durability SIM Stepping Motor Lenses using STM technology focus smoothly and quietly when shooting video and extremely quickly when capturing stills USM Ultrasonic Motor Lenses featuring a USM AF motor focus very quickly and in near silence O Entry level Lens OQ Mid level Lens Q Professional Lens 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm O e e e O e O e e O CO e CDO e E CO o CR D e oO CO e e CENE D e e ER SWC AE Hybrid Image Stabilizer Compensates for the two types of camera shake encountered in macro photography angular rotations and lateral shift movements SubWavelengt
6. It might be your daughter s PEOPLE orthe depth ar om in the eyes of an old friend portrait photography is that every TURNING HEADS How to make your portraits stand out from the crowd eople make the most incredible subject for photographers of any level And the potential for creativity is infinite No two shots of a person will ever be the same the slightest difference in focus lighting or expression can uncover a different aspect of mood or personality While there is no one approach to shooting portraits there are lots of factors that can change the look and feel of a photo Do you want to pose your subject or shoot them naturally Do you want to shoot from up high or low down For close up portraiture It s important to choose a lens with a focal length long enough to let you stand a little distance away so you don t crowd your subject A 50mm lens on an APS C camera is perfect for filling the frame with someone s face or just their head and shoulders It ll give you biting sharpness and contrast so your subject will really stand out from their surroundings backed up by silky smooth out of focus areas that will hint at the subject s location without causing distraction Or if you are a full frame photographer look at the EF 85mm f 1 8 USM or the EF 135mm f 2L USM if you want to stand a little further away Choosing a larger aperture such as f 1 8 will allow you to pinpoint the focus to an
7. area as specific as the eyes If you re shooting your subject side on you could set the lens even wider at f 1 2 so that just one eye is in focus such shallow depth of field can create incredibly intense portraits Just be careful to focus accurately as there s not much room for error EF 85mm f 1 2L II USM 1 4000 sec Q f 1 2 ISO 250 Q Thorsten Milse Canon Ambassador EF 50mm f 1 4 USM A higher performance 50mm lens with faster USM focusing and a larger f 1 4 maximum aperture that s ideal for close up portraiture EF 85mm f 1 8 USM A classic portrait lens particularly for those working with full frame DSLRs It allows you to shoot with the flattering perspective and shallow depth of field that professionals love EF 50mm f 1 2L USM 1 6000 sec f 2 ISO 250 a It s important to be comfortable when shooting Using flash directly from on top of your camera can Investing in an external battery grip makes your look harsh and lacks atmosphere Instead try using camera easier to hold vertically when shooting an external Speedlite flash bouncing its light off a in portrait orientation Each one Is specific to an wall or ceiling by rotating the flash head Alternatively EOS camera and offers a shutter release button position a Speedlite away from the camera and for vertical shooting as well as space for an extra trigger it remotely using a Speedlite transmitter battery useful if you re
8. camera shake movements that can cause blur in pictures Canon L series lenses offer the highest levels of performance in 12 8 i and corrects for this by moving a lens element to compensate the range and are built to deliver professional level image quality and durability E a mmm EF 70 200mm f 2 8L15 Il USM 30 a oe e e i 5 N boar u USM Ultrasonic Motor STM Stepping Motor TE f 2 8 Lenses featuring a USM AF motor focus very quickly and in Lenses using STM technology focus smoothly and quietly when Ca m EF 70 200mm HAL USM near silence shooting video and extremely quickly when capturing stills e e e TD Cr opene 55 iffractive Optics Ir Lens version aN EF 70 200mm f AL IS USM Lenses incorporating DO technology offer superb image quality g m Lenses are sometimes replaced with new and improved models wey CGEEEEENSDO e from a dramatically smaller and lighter design great when portability and have numerals after their name to indicate which version It is a Ce simporan f 4 8 Download the digital version of Explore 2 s AN EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Hybrid IS Hybrid Image Stabilizer D EI Roach Ze Me qumm a x S Compensates for the two types of camera shake encountered in lenses including sample images fj f 5 6 macro photography angular rotations and lateral shift movements MTF charts and lens diagrams canon europe com brochures eos 03 Oh S Qu S EF 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6 DO IS USM r as EN r EF 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6L IS USM
9. gd cx EF SOmm f 1 4 USM JS O e o e The Speedlite GOOEX RT can also be controlled with radio triggering using the ST E3 RT Speedlite Transmitter or USM a second 600EX RT This allows greater camera flash EF 50mm f 1 2L USM EF 85mm f 1 8 USM USM O distances up to 30m and allows Speedlites to be positioned in locations that don t have direct line of site with the camera Up to 15 flashes can be positioned off F Main flash Speedlite GOOEX RT KZ amp f N VY 8 camera and fired remotely Fill flash Speedlite GOOEX RT Distance outdoors may be less Camera EOS 5D Mark III with ST E3 RT O Entry level Lens OQ Mid level Lens Professional Lens 20 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm ALSO EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM SUITABLE FOR gem O e EF 100mm f 2 8 Macro USM S IBSISIS USM z 19 Ge O APERTURE LENS FOCAL LENGTH amp be he e 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM O e E L Hybrid is us EF 85mm f 1 2L II USM Ea M i Co i ES 9 LI Vv SEH EF 100mm f 2 USM 4 O 2 il Ae USM 5 TS E 90mm f 2 8 O e E f2 E t AN EF 135mm f 2L USM 2 o Ds PE g EF 16 35mm f 2 8L Il USM uf gy 5 CO e e 2 8 g EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM Ne CO e e e us EE ep EF 24 70mm f 4L IS USM d CO e e o Sa Hybrid IS f 4 5 EF 24 105mm f 4L IS USM Technologies e e ww 70 js mg Gi cy meme EF 70 200mm f 2 8L USM HERE Hostes Qs 18 I H CHO e Detects
10. out in photography while the EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6L IS USM uses L series design and construction to professional level performance EF 100 400mm f 4 5 6L IS USM Providing even more reach this versatile lens is popular with photographers going on safari Image Stabilizer technology guards against camera shake ur EF 300mm f AL IS USM The 300mm prime lens is a good choice for those wanting the best image quality from a telephoto lens The EF 300mm f 2 8L IS II USM is a classic choice for professional wildlife photographers The EF 300mm f 4L IS USM offers the same magnification but is more affordable A smaller maximum aperture makes it smaller and more portable Ambassador Frits van Eldik See page 3 for download details Download the digital version of Explore EOS to read our exclusive interview with Canon ling amp Canon mov 54 Bae Con i ES eu Vv n m Oo 1 UO R I SE H LL Lu ACTION LENSES APERTURE 2 e ES leer 2 8 GN gt gt Ww f 5 6 43 RC f 5 6 43 as f 5 6 E WW om H ALSO CH SUITABLE FOR Sd 2 f 2 8 anp 22 els us LL LENS FOCAL LENGTH als AI Zb 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm W am EF S 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 IS fj CO e e AN A a Qo Be e EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM Di f 5 6 e O e o e CE e et ES v N v v o 14 5 5 6 EF 200mm f 2 8L Il USM gt a K O T p LE quy
11. take one lens which includes a larger zoom range The EF S 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 IS makes an excellent all rounder for an APS C camera And full frame photographers should look at the EF 28 300mMm f 3 5 5 6L I USM far similar flexibility or the EF 24 105mm f 4L IS USM for superb image quality and zoom range for many types of subject WHICH LENSES TO PACK EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM ee Imihg flex z o ea 2470mm f AM AT EF 10 200r m f 4L 1S USM Tom Le 1 i a era conside ELM compact paiting cM 7 EE SMand Fe men The EF 24 j Ka isaspectacular ji i hats as at homes es as itis shooting on the stree ES prof ssional leve ANA y Ide ape ete f 1o9edlookatthe EF 70 Pecan ee ta C2 Ultra wide angle lenses are the ideal tools for landscapes and their use is not limited to getting more in the frame Used well an ultra wide angle lens can add drama and manipulate perspective creating a photo that is dynamic and mesmerising A good wide angle shot should make you feel like amera settings an Cut oving you you are being drawn into the photograph into the bottom ncm Mes The EF S 10 22mm f 3 5 5 6 USM will give you A dramatic breadth and perspective when used on an APS C camera With a focal length range equivalent to 16 35mm on a full frame EOS and a minimum focus distance of 0 24m it s great for getting close to foreground details while the rest of the scene fills the frame If you re sh
12. the EF 24 70mm f 2 8L II USM and a telephoto zoom such as the EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS II tr USM You can work in the same way 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM allows you to with an APS C camera and these lenses stand back and shoot candid close up portraits of family and friends from a distance without disturbing their special moment EF 24 70mm f 2 KA B ef TZ w i fey e 0 IS9900 J VW A K 2 Canon Explorer PERFECT PORTRAITS think it s the communication getting to know people and getting in close to them It s my approach really am often curious about people and I like getting to know them through taking pictures When I was working as an assistant was involved in lots of shoots with bands and the music industry That continued when went solo as a photographer and now also shoot for advertising agencies and magazines too By far my two favourite lenses are the EF 85mm f 1 2L II USM and the EF 50mm f 1 2L USM I d say shoot more 80 per cent of my work on these two And when they aren t quite what need use either the EF 24 70mm f 2 8L USM or EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS USM With these four lenses we do everything The two fixed focal length lenses are great not only because of their sharpness but also because of their bokeh the character of the out of focus backgrounds I like to shoot with a wide open aperture think it somehow simulates how w
13. AM A A EX E E EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM br d EET w e o o f P A 1 e NE eg ENT CR Y AN AD EF S 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 IS 4 A CO e e e bw wv IS f 3 5 f 5 6 RES When shooting with a flash more creative results can be 2 E e ur pco Q mmm gt e e o achieved by moving the flash away from your camera so Se Ber light falls on your subject from a different direction The 2 g EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM easiest way to do this is to link the flash to your camera s d A m O e d USM hot shoe using a Remote Cord OC E3 This allows modest 12 8 distances between flash and camera but more creative options are available using wireless triggering CH Ee P fl O e o Some EOS bodies have an Integrated Speedlite Transmitter SE that allows a second flash to be fired from up to 10m away using flashes of visible or infrared light This optical m EF 35mm f 1 4L USM e o EF 24 70mm f 2 8L USM 1 200 sec f 11 ISO 200 7 Li wireless triggering gives you more options when it comes to positioning your lights CH i EF 40mm f 2 8 STM O e e e If your camera does not have a built in flash use the ST E2 eng STM Speedlite Transmitter which sits in your camera s hot d shoe Alternatively some Speedlites such as the 600EX or b S di EF 50mm f 1 8 II HN EE O e o GOOEX RT can be mounted on camera and used to trigger AN 7 EE v a second flash positioned some distance away
14. EF 24 105mm f 4L IS USM 1 250 sec f 6 3 ISO 800 Joel Santos Canon Explorer t LOC JOWUINS L anss m X J r O A m rm O un gt S A Canon Inc f facebook com CanonUKLtd canon com Canon Europe P youtube com CanonEurope canon europe com English Edition 0181W815 y twitter com CanonUKandlE Canon Europa N V 2014 There s never been a better time to be a photographer The ever increasing sophistication of digital cameras has opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities for everyone from the amateur to the professional When you buy a Canon EOS DSLR you aren t just buying a camera You re investing in a system of lenses and accessories that empower you with the creative flexibility to make incredible images and movies With the right lens anything is possible and we ll help show you how PLACES Speedlite FLASHES Packed with extras this brochure is also available to download for both iOS and Android tablets Just search for Canon Brochures in the relevant app Stores Enjoy interviews with professional photographers discover how to shoot in new styles and get advice on which lenses and accessories can make a difference to your photography Download on the GET IT ON amazon VAE ES App Store gt Google play o kindle fire ACTION bs e DO ZIEL ALWAYS Canon 50mm f 0 95 Serenar FL F 50mm f 1 8 m 9 Lf Cc v
15. IS STM is a good entry level telephoto zoom you ll get plenty of reach and high image quality Used on an APS C camera its focal length is equivalent to 88 400mm on a full frame EOS enough to fill the frame with fast moving subjects such as birds or squirrels With built in optical Image Stabilizer technology you can shoot handheld images at slower shutter speeds than normal without unintentional blur from camera shake Preparation can help you get the shots you want put out food on a bird table or hang a feeder from a tree which has good leaf colour You can also use your home as a hide if you shoot from an open window birds will be less likely to notice you If you want a bit more magnification look for a zoom that extends to 300mm such as the EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Used on a full frame camera this will fill the viewfinder with subjects from your garden or park And on an APS C sensor camera it will give a view equivalent to a 480mm lens which takes you even closer Further afield look for juxtapositions between man made and natural worlds Unusual contrasts help keep images interesting a bird on a branch is expected a starlings young contrasting with neon or concrete isn t onl APS C cameras are smaller lighter and often more affordable too Full frame users can enjoy the benefits of a larger sensor which include greater control over depth of field in order to isolate a subject against an out of
16. PS C cameras Perfect for capturing dramatic landscapes and an entire scene when shooting in restricted spaces EF S 10 22mm f 3 5 4 5 USM 1 320 sec f 8 ISO 100 Shot by Karl Blackwell EF 16 35mm f 4L IS USM A flexible ultra wide angle zoom lens that gives a spectacular view of architecture when used on a full frame camera Perspective is exaggerated particularly when the lens is aimed upwards at tall buildings 35 Places 36 FOCUS ON TILT SHIFT Wide angle lenses are essential for architectural photography but they can make the side of buildings converge so they appear to be falling over backwards Specialist architectural photographers use tilt shift TS E lenses to overcome this problem By using up down shift movements a Canon TS E lens can shift your point of view upwards without angling the camera This avoids perspective problems and ensures that buildings look like they are standing Straight and tall Additionally angular tilt movements can extend depth of field for maximum front to back sharpness or limit it for a toy landscape look The TS E 17mm f 4L is an ultra wide angle lens that s great for shooting in confined spaces and including foreground detail Tilt and shift movements help deliver natural perspectives And the TS E 24mm f 3 5L Il is a conventional wide angle focal length that s loved by landscape and architectural photographers prs Download the digital vers
17. and photographic to the world You might blog your pictures and recipes or even be putting together your own recipe book Good food photography often focuses on details from the preparation of the raw ingredients to those all important finishing touches Using a macro lens to shoot a close up of some peppercorns or a few spices is highly evocative and gives a great idea of the flavour of your dish True macro lenses magnify at life size This means the lens can reproduce an image on your camera s sensor at the same size It Is in real life known as a 1 1 ratio Macro lenses come in different focal lengths Those that are more telephoto in nature allow you to stand further back from your subject which can be handy when photographing insects or other easily scared wildlife The very shallow depth of field available when shooting close ups means you need to be accurate and precise with focusing But you can use shallow focus to highlight just a few details such as the sprinkles on the top of a cupcake For those shooting with APS C cameras the EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM is a great choice delivering superb image quality and focusing down to just 20cm 2 EF100mm Da Macro IS USM 1 200 sec f 14 1S0160 0 Gary Schmid Canon Explorer ima gA LI One of the 100mm macro lenses in the EF range offers a similar shooting perspective for full frame users Lighting is another consideration when shooting close up P
18. aring Look at how big budget TV dramas and Hollywood blockbusters are filmed can you borrow any technique that will give your projects the same look and feel A static tripod mounted camera not only makes shooting easier but also lends an elegant look to video footage Compose scenes like a still picture then let movement happen within the frame without moving the camera to follow it All ofthe tips and tricks that you use for shooting still photos still apply to movies When people are talking to the camera make sure you have tight focus on their face then use a large aperture to blur the background behind them for emphasis If your EOS allows manual control in movie mode you can experiment with different apertures and shutter speed settings A wide aperture 50mm or 85mm prime lens is superb for this job as is the 4 G Ge RK jM 55 RE i v elephoto end of a wide aperture zoom lens like TU o o gt gt mm f 2 8 IS USM or EF 24 70mm f 2 USM for full frame users Specialist lenses can also lend a unique look to DSLR video Try getting close to moving details with a macro lens like the EF 100mm f 2 8 USM Macro or using a tilt shift lens like the TS E 24mm f 3 5L II to E create a shallow focus miniature effect You ll be amazed at what you can achieve OS M CINEMA EOS Cameras and lenses in the Cinema EOS system are designed for professional cinematographers and offer su
19. can cause blur in pictures and corrects for this by moving a lens element to compensate L series Canon L series lenses offer the highest levels of performance in the range and are built to deliver professional level image quality and durability Hybrid Image Stabilizer Compensates for the two types of camera shake encountered in macro photography angular rotations and lateral shift movements O Mid level Lens Professional Lens ALSO SUITABLE FOR HI Be c D Q W I CH O v a D amp U o FOCAL LENGTH icis 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm NENNEN e e o e O O e O e e O O USM Ultrasonic Motor Lenses featuring a USM AF motor focus very quickly and in near silence Download the digital version of Explore EOS and view more information on lenses including sample images MTF charts and lens diagrams See page 3 for download details canon europe com brochures eos 06 63 eege LE ph Gd si ebe AE LE s pike ee tO Kee A jas dE a he tees L TUN E Ek e Ha 3 7 r ee a i e m V Ce e ui P P T il The secret to good movies is not to film one scene for E m Ft iii Ss too long Watch any professionally shot footage and Fr 1173 p pone Ps LN bed c z Di Ke you ll notice that each clip is very short If your EOS DISGOVE L M OVI ES 2 ns pitts T I ge Ed has Video Snapshot mode use it to limit the length uuu Li SE T e PR PS WK M of
20. e see with our eyes If need more front to back sharpness can stop down to get more depth of field There is also a creative challenge that comes with working with lenses that don t zoom That concentrates my mind on the subject I m photographing In a way when a lens focal length is fixed there is one less thing to worry about would yes When you are new to photography there are lot of things you need to have your mind on Shooting with a fixed focal length lens that doesn t zoom removes one of the things you have to think about Keep things as simple as possible and concentrate on the picture you are making People 17 18 prefer flash believe you should control as much as you can in photography so like to take control over where my light is coming from When started out in photography flash was tricky to get right But nowadays the Canon E TTL II flash system makes it very easy have six Speedlite GOOEX RT flashes with an ST E3 RT Speedlite Transmitter that sits on my EOS 5D Mark Ill They work brilliantly use them for advertising work and portraits on location in offices can shoot at wide apertures for shallow focus and I can use fast shutter speeds It s a great lighting system to get into You can start small with just one flash plus a Speedlite Transmitter so you can use it off camera Then maybe later you can borrow a friend s flash when you are shooting together o
21. e the EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM kit lens is an affordable standard zoom lens sulted to a variety of subjects You ll get smooth near silent focusing when capturing video plus swift and accurate autofocus for stills Or if you re looking for something more flexible the EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM is a great all purpose zoom for the photographer who wants to shoot stills and movies from wide angle or telephoto viewpoints It s the perfect travelling companion for APS C sensor EOS cameras Another option is the EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM a portable telephoto lens that s great for filming closer to the action Built in image Stabilization helps keep your footage steady Movies HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM anon EOS DSLRs have opened up the world of movie making to everyone from the amateur to the professional Cameras like the EOS 5D Mark II revolutionised the video industry and enabled movies to be shot that would previously have required specialised kit a big budget and a crew of people The EOS 5D Mark III continues this legacy and every camera in the EOS range can now capture Full HD video Whatever your level there are plenty of ways to get creative with EOS movies You could make a short documentary about a passion in your life or tell the story of a well known organisation in your community Or maybe you d like to interview a relative about stories from their past something the whole family will enjoy sh
22. e texture and introduce shadow You may need a Macro Lite Adaptor to attach the flash to the end of the lens Extension Tubes Selected EF or EF S lenses can be made to focus more closely by using an Extension Tube The tube fits between a lens and an EOS body and contains no optical elements although it does maintain camera lens electrical connections Canon EF Extension Tubes are available in lengths of 12mm and 25mm Fitting the 25mm tube to an EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM reduces the lens closest focusing distance from 85cm to 26 6cm Download the digital version of EOS Explore to read our exclusive interview with leading photographer Joe Petersberger See page 3 for download details Extreme macro The MP E 65mm f 2 8 1 5x Macro Photo is a macro lens that starts where others finish It offers magnifications starting from 1x to 5x life size for unbelievable close up views of a secret world i DETAILS LENSES APERTURE LENS z e EF 24 70mm f AL IS USM d Be B 7009 es L Hybrid IS USM Hd f 4 y in EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM NS how USM f 2 8 i q 7 m EF 50mm f 2 5 Compact Macro lise f 2 5 CH EF 100mm f 2 8 Macro USM kw USM f 2 8 CH EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM o WW 003 CH EF 180mm f 3 5L Macro USM e eum e mm MP E 65mm f 2 8 1 5x Macro Photo f 2 8 Technologies 8 O Entry level Lens Image Stabilizer Detects camera shake movements that
23. esulting in atmospheric pictures that m perfect for photographers who demand the highest levels of perf capture the mood ofthe occasion Try to get in close to E n your subject and fill the frame for a dramatic result EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM A smaller wide angle prime lens that uses an Image Stabilizer to deliver sharp images in low light conditions EF 35mm f 1 4L USM A classic reportage lens used by photojournalists On a full frame camera this offers a broader field of view than a traditional 50mm lens whilst maintaining a natural perspective 1 400 sec f 4 ISO 800 Jeff Ascough Canon Ambassador 45 46 ZEM EFS dc p eu Vv sl m e ics 3S R I SES LL Ww EE Lu LIFE LENSES APERTURE Q 25 oq m Q Q Q Q Q Q f 1 4 ra E D a i LENS EF M 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM EN EU EF M 22mm f 2 STM STM EF S 15 85mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM co EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM s Jor EF S 17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM co EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS II EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM s Jp EF S 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 IS ES EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM co EF 24mm f 1 4L Il USM LC JE Ipse EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM Gre EF 28mm f 1 8 USM USM EF 35mm f 2 IS USM Gr EF 35mm f 1 4L USM co FOCAL LENGTH 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm CO O CO CO CO CO CO CO O O O O O O 300mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR People 800mm Places
24. f 7 1 ISO 100 Brent Stirton Reportage by Getty Images Canon Ambassador 20 Places ON THE ROAD Choose the right kit for your next big trip f you are going away for a long trip there can be a temptation to try and pack for every eventuality The same goes for photography we want our best lenses flashes and accessories But baggage space and weight is often restricted Some subjects have obvious lens choices wide angles for landscapes telephoto for safaris but if you re planning a mixture of activities and destinations how do you choose the right kit The trick is to see the restriction to one or two lenses as a creative challenge rather than a problem Allow it to open up different ways of working for example without a flash or with smaller maximum apertures The most important considerations when deciding which lenses to take will be their versatility and weight If you re shooting street scenes or wildlife you won t have much time to change lenses a zoom will give you the flexibility to quickly get the framing you want without missing the moment A good way to compromise between convenience and performance is to take a pair of lenses A standard 18 bbmm zoom will cover wide angle for landscapes and enough zoom for portraits Match it with a telephoto zoom like the EF S 55 200mm f 4 5 6 IS STM to get a closer view of far off subjects But if you really want to travel light only
25. focus background Full frame cameras also let you take advantage of the full field of view offered by the range of EF lenses Also look for cameras that can shoot continuously at high frame rates 7fps in the case of the EOS 70D or 8fps for the EOS 7D and up to 14fps in the professional EOS 1D X Cameras that have multiple autofocus points can track subjects as they move quickly around the frame Action EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6L IS USM SAFARI SHOTS Make the most of once in a lifetime opportunities for shooting exotic wildlife Brutus Ostling Canon Ambassador hether you re whale watching in Iceland If you re planning the trip of a lifetime consider orangutan spotting in Borneo or gorilla investing in some serious lenses You ll get better tracking in Uganda animal safaris are image quality bigger apertures crucial when one time when you need to be sure you have the shooting at fast shutter speeds and quicker right kit for the job But the right kit depends very autofocus Lenses higher up the EF and EF S much on your level of experience as a photographer ranges use USM autofocus which is super fast the subjects you will be photographing and how and near silent much you want to spend BIG LENSES FOR BIG TRIPS EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM A 70 300mm zoom combines useful telephoto focal lengths into just one lens great when you need to travel light The EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM is ideal for those starting
26. h Structure Coating Inspired by the surface of a moth s eye this coating allows more light to pass through to the image sensor with lower levels of flare and ghosting Lens version Lenses are sometimes replaced with new and improved models and have numerals after their name to indicate which version it is 47 One of the great challenges of photography is how to capture a world full of movement in a single static image You can use a long exposure to let parts of a scene blur Or you can freeze movement into the briefest of moments using very fast shutter speeds And then there s every variation in between But it s not just about selecting the right camera settings When you re shooting sports animals or any fast moving action choosing the correct lens for the job is crucial 50 ackyards gardens and empty streets are all havens for urban wildlife You might want to capture the moment a heron lands on your bird table or a fox returns from its nightly forage Stunning wildlife photography doesn t always need an exotic location Everything you need to create a spectacular shot is around the corner from your home The first thing to consider is how close you can get to your subject If you re photographing birds in your back garden you won t be able to get too near without scaring them away A telephoto zoom will allow you to really close in on your subject and fill the frame The EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6
27. high image quality and a dramatically smaller and lighter design great when portability is important O Entry level Lens O Mid level Lens Professional Lens 24mm 135mm 300mm 800mm 40mm 85mm CO e e CO E 6 e 9 D e e CO ES e O e e O O O e USM Ultrasonic Motor SWC AE Lenses featuring a USM AF motor focus very quickly and in near silence Hybrid Image Stabilizer Compensates for the two types of camera shake encountered in macro photography angular rotations and lateral shift movements SubWavelength Structure Coating Inspired by the surface of a moth s eye this coating allows more light to pass through to the image sensor with lower levels of flare and ghosting Lens version Lenses are sometimes replaced with new and improved models and have numerals after their name to indicate which version it is photography is using your camera veryday life There is beauty Ubjects reflections in a shop M N OF Someone you pass in the street And Once art lOOKing for these shots you ll see them Taking your camera with you everywhere means you want lenses that are small discreet and flexible enough for all eventualities Then it s just a case of finding your shots EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS II 1 160 sec f 5 6 ISO 100 Shot by Patrick Harrison 40 42 ONE FOR ALL Find your walkaround lens and you ll never look back ost photographers have a
28. hting with the Canon Speedlite 270EX II a compact flashgun that Is as easy to use off camera as it Is in your camera s hotshoe Speedlite 320EX Featuring Wireless Slave technology a bounce swivel head and a constant LED light source for video work the Canon Speedlite 320EX opens up new creative possibilities for EOS photographers Speedlite 430EX II A powerful and versatile flash the Speedlite 430EX II will expand your shooting options with a Guide Number of 43 wireless slave flash ability and nine custom functions Speedlite 600EX A powerful flash gun for use both on and off the camera Speedlite 600EX RT A powerful flash gun for use both on and off the camera Built in radio triggering offers remote lighting control over distances up to 30m canon europe com brochures eos 04 Download the digital version of Explore EOS for more information on flashes We often use our cameras the most when were travelling incredible landscapes bustling marketplaces and stunning architecture all make irresistible subjects Your adventure in photography begins here too These shots bring their own creative challenges and opportunities for experimentation with your chosen lenses Think big m E Tx dou der ni W Kr B f nl E Me ES T TEE li iiis ud T I sean ER 1 FI re 4 CC UR RS ER Lt T wa E E EF 16 35mm f 2 8L II USM 3 2 sec
29. image quality and many professionals use them for this reason alone There is also a creative advantage that comes from Only having one focal length Zooms can make you lazy whereas a fixed focal length forces you to move to find the right composition Fixed focal length lenses often feature very wide maximum apertures which makes them a great choice when you want to shoot in low light conditions Or when shallow depth offield is needed for creative effects Landscape photographers using an EOS camera should look to the wide angle prime lenses in the EF range The EF 14mm f 2 8L Il USM and EF 20mm f 2 8 USM lenses offer ultra wide angles of view and extended depth of field so you can make the most of foreground detail The EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM and EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM are more conventional wide angles that cover focal lengths loved by landscape photographers thanks to their broad coverage and dramatic perspective Lenses like the EF 24mm f 1 4L II USM are popular with documentary photographers who often shoot in unpredictable lighting conditions Prime lenses offer fantastic sharpness even at the edges of the frame meaning you ll be able to capture a huge level of detail from a landscape scene Their compact design makes them highly portable so you can take plenty of different focal lengths with you wherever you go E E 4 KC EF 14mm f 2 8L II USM 20 sec f 4 0 ISO 12800 David Noton Canon Explo
30. ion of Explore EOS to read our exclusive interview with Canon n Explorer David Noton canon europe com brochures eos 05 Photographed using shift EM e EF Fixed Focal Length PLACES LENSES APERTURE emt 43 us Be Sa L o0 lw ES enk _ A Ni B 2 A 4 Be an ek ek Gs oy f 4 f 5 6 Aw _ 49 Q2 Ga f 3 5 f 5 6 any A3 Q2 Ga f 3 5 f 5 6 A aS as Be f 4 f 5 6 O Entry level Lens Q Mid level Lens LENS EF M 11 22mim1 4 5 6 IS STM EF M 22mm f 2 STM STM EF S 10 18mm f 4 5 5 6 IS STM EF S 10 22mm f 3 5 4 5 USM USM EF S 15 85mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM EF S 17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM EF S 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6 IS EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM EF 14mm f 2 8L H USM LL Ru Jos EF 20mm f 2 8 USM USM EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM Q Professional Lens FOCAL LENGTH 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm CHO O ao CHO CO CHO CO CO CO CO O O O 300mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR People 800mm Life Details Action Movies 38 gt AS ES eu Vv E ns m e EE R I SE WL LE Lu EF Zoom APERTURE f 1 4 HA v f 2 8 m 2 g I D LENS EF 24mm f 1 4L Il USM Ces EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM s Jor EF 28mm f 1 8 USM USM EF 35mm f 2 IS USM KSE EF 35mm f 1 4L USM Ce EF 40mm f 2 8 STM STM EF 50m
31. lar full frame an Image Stabilizer fisheye photos Q Claims were valid at the launch time of the respective lens 2012 2013 D EF 200 400mm f 4L IS USM Extender 1 4x The world s first ultra telephoto zoom lens with built in extender For 35mm SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses Among photographic lenses For an SLR camera with an interchangeable lens Finding the right camera for your needs depends very much on how experienced you are as a photographer If you re just starting out you need a high quality camera which is easy to use and offers creative opportunities for you to grow as a photographer you might want to start off using automatic mode and then gradually exert greater control over exposure and depth of field by changing the lenses you use If you re an experienced photographer you ll need high quality equipment that can take you to the next level you might want to shoot semi professionally and need the image quality to back you up EOS cameras use one of two sensor sizes The smaller of these is called APS C and measures 22 5 x 15mm approx in size The larger 36 x 24mm sensor is known as full frame Since APS C sensors crop the picture more than full frame sensors they give a narrower field of view This is often useful for photographers wanting to get closer to their subjects such as wildlife sports and action APS C bodies can use both EF and EF S lenses whilst fu
32. ll frame bodies can use EF lenses only The EOS M body uses EF M lenses or with a Mount Adapter EF EOS M it can use both EF and EF S lenses A cinema lens with EF mount can be used by all EOS bodies BEGINNERS EOS M Exo An 18 megapixel interchangeable lens compact system camera small enough to take anywhere Enjoy simple creative controls and superb low light performance for stunning images EOS 1200D ESA Embrace every opportunity Capture the emotion ofthe moment with a DSLR camera that s easy to use and delivers results you ll love EOS 100D EE A small and responsive DSLR to take everywhere The 18 megapixel EOS 100D delivers superb photos and video and features an optical viewfinder and intuitive touch screen controls EOS 700D APS C Step into DSLR photography and let your creativity grow Produce superb photos and video with an 18 megapixel sensor and enjoy shooting with an easy to use Vari angle Clear View LCD II touch screen E Lg p Canon Canon EDS vod ENTHUSIASTS EOS 60Da Designed specifically for astrophotography the EOS 60Da is Se more sensitive to infrared light thanks to a modified low pass filter that sits in front of the camera s 18 megapixel CMOS sensor EOS 70D Capture the moment in stunning y amen stills and Full HD movies with the e a w high performance EOS 70D A featuring 7fps full resolution 7 shooting an advanced 19 p
33. m f 1 8 II Qi EF 50mm f 1 4 USM USM EF 8 15mm f 4L Fisheye USM SES EF 16 35mm f 4L IS USM EF 16 35mm f 2 8L Il USM LL oe E EF 17 40mm f 4L USM CIS EF 24 70mm f 4L IS USM x qpesss pes EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM LL Eu Jio FOCAL LENGTH O O O O O O O O CD CHO CHO CHO CHO CHO 85mm 135mm 300mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR People 800mm Life Details Action Movies EF Zoom cS un w ep EF 24 105mm f 4L IS USM er W i f 4 Aw A TE EF 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6L IS USM am we Ee AN me F70 200mm f 4L USM Ka wD rr f 4 FD ZS EF 70 200mm f AL IS USM Th Cor f 4 4 ap EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM em VW Se Cs ps A 0 300mm f 4 5 5 6 DO IS US c h EF 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6 DO IS USM n o 9 GC f 4 5 A k TS E 17mm f 4L CH on TS E 24mm f 3 5L Il d em ES TS E 45mm f 2 8 TS E 90mm f 2 8 Technologies Image Stabilizer Detects camera shake movements that can cause blur in pictures and corrects for this by moving a lens element to compensate L series H Canon L series lenses offer the highest levels of performance in the range and are builtto deliver professional level image quality and durability STM Stepping Motor Lenses using STM technology focus smoothly and quietly when shooting video and extremely quickly when capturing stills Diffractive Optics Lenses incorporating DO technology offer
34. oint AF system and Canon s unique Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology EOS 7D Zanen The EOS 7D combines high performance versatility and cinematic style HD movies 18 megapixel EN resolution delivers superb quality and 8fps continuous shooting keeps you ahead of the action EOS 6D b i am E D Canon A 20 2 megapixel DSLR featuring a F 7 full frame sensor and compact design Ideal for portrait photography and travel offering tight control over depth S field and a large choice of wic PROFESSIONALS EOS 5D Mark Ill Fullframe The EOS 5D Mark III is a full frame Canon 22 3 megapixel DSLR with 61 point autofocus and 6fps continuous shooting Capture high quality Full HD movies with manual control over everything from frame rate to audio EOS 1D X The EOS 1D X combines speed with Fa image quality to create the next generation camera for professionals Full frame 18 megapixel sensor with Dual DIGIC 5 processors sets the standard and up to 12fps shooting takes it beyond EOS 1D C p A groundbreaking multimedia amp Pa camera that excels at both stills and movie shooting EOS 1D C brings 4k movies and advanced video functions lt like Canon Log Gamma to a high performance DSLR body EF 50mm f 1 4 USM 1 2000 sec f 2 ISO 400 Claudia Wycisk It s often said that a face can tell a thousand stories journey through childhood
35. ooting a busy crowd or market scene don t be afraid to get very close to your subject Your photos will really feel like they are amongst the action If you re using a full frame EOS camera the EF 24 70mm f 2 8 II USM is a professional grade zoom that s a good choice for landscape photography The lens boasts image quality that rivals many prime lenses and features a range of focal lengths for flexibility while on the move The EF 17 40mm f 4L USM or EF 16 35mm f AL IS USM also make a good choice if you want a portable ultra wide angle lens that is great for big skies and wide open spaces You may be a fan of fixed focal length lenses If so consider the EF 14mm f 2 8L Il USM for a tremendous field of view 114 And if you want the widest angles possible the EF 8 15mm f 4L Fisheye USM can capture circular and rectangular images with a 180 diagonal angle of view There s also an ultra wide angle lens for EOS M cameras The EF M 11 22mm f 4 5 6 IS STM is ideal for those big sky landscapes or for getting in lots of foreground detail Whichever wide angle lens you choose find your subject and see how you can make the most of your frame might seem strange to go for a lens that provides only one angle af View After all zooms offer the convenience of having a range of focal lengths _ in just one lens But fixed focal length lenses those that don t zoom have advantages of their own They deliver superb
36. perb tonal accuracy brilliant colour reproduction and up to 4K resolution The compact modular design of the C100 C300 and C500 cameras means they can be used with any of the lenses in the EF range as well as with specially designed Canon Cinema lenses Download the digital version of Explore EOS to read mS our exdusive interview with Canon Ambassador RichardiWalch and watch the EOS 6D sample movie See page 3 for download details ea H 69 70 EF M EFS CEN des c Vv c ns m O LL Si R I 5 GC Ww IC Lu EF Zoom MOVIES LENSES APERTURE et ak f 2 8 LENS EF M 11 22mm f 4 5 6 IS STM EF M 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM EF M 22mm f 2 STM STM EF S 10 18mm f 4 5 5 6 IS STM EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM EF 24mm f 2 8 IS USM EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM EF 35mm f 2 IS USM EF 40mm f 2 8 STM STM EF 50mm f 1 4 USM USM EF 16 35mm f 2 8L Il USM GL EC To FOCAL LENGTH 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR Q el e LL LLI V un c A Q QD O fS 8 sise v v e A Ges lt E 300mm 800mm e amp e o eoe eO Ug Es e eo W I E U eoe Oe o amp e e eoe e e e eO EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM E e Kos CC EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS Il USM AN M mp Fem EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM Ss Hr o Maximum relative aper
37. r buy a second Speedlite But really for good pictures you just need one source of light It s like always say with good photography keep it simple Download the digital version of Explore EOS and read more Ambassador amp Explorer interviews canon europe com brochures eos 02 GET THE KIT Take a look inside J rg s portable kit bag This is a selection of the equipment he uses for photographing people 01 Speedlite Transmitter ST E3 RT 02 Speedlite GOOEX RT 03 EOS 5D Mark III battery grip 04 EOS 5D Mark II as backup body battery grip 05 EF 24 70mm f 2 8L USM Now available EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM 06 EF 85mm f 1 2L II USM 07 EF 50mm f 1 2L USM 08 EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS USM Now available EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS II USM imagePROGRAF iPF6450 printer EF 16 35mm f 2 8L II USM 1 160 sec f 13 ISO 100 ALSO Brent Stirton Reportage by Getty Images Canon Ambassador s PEOPLE b N S S SUITABLE FOR Places Life Details Action Movies APERTURE LENS FOCAL LENGTH 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm 18mm 24mm 40mm AN AN EF S 15 85 f 3 5 5 6 IS USM Q 63 e e CO engt Weem as ey EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM T ast nu Me i rg f s KE e Le f 2 8 eg Af 7 res oe CG KZ A ap EF S 17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM ET WC SE ee V d A w A e e P IL 7 m dh A v ke v E a is USM d 2 5 e og p s r1 7 DEA j l
38. raphing still objects like wild flowers or fungi A more conventional macro lens is also more lightweight and portable try one of the two 100mm macro lenses in the EF range if you shoot on a full frame camera APS C photographers can get a similar angle of view from the EF S 60mm f2 8 Macro USM Blur due to camera shake is also magnified when shooting with a macro lens and can rob you of that biting sharpness that makes close up photos SO evocative Plus the small apertures needed to get reasonable depth of field often require long shutter speeds So try using a tripod to achieve impeccably sharp close up work The EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM lens also features Hybrid Image Stabilizer technology which helps combat camera shake Conventional IS corrects for shake in two angular directions but Hybrid IS also detects and compensates for lateral shift movements which means you can shoot handheld at longer shutter speeds This can be a huge advantage when working quickly you can recompose quickly to frame that spectacular looking butterfly EF 180mm f 3 5L Macro USM EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM 61 Details 62 Macro Ring Lite amp Twin Lite flashes These flashes are designed especially for even lighting of close up subjects They attach to the end of your camera s lens and surround a subject with light You can then vary the amount of light coming from each side of the flash to emphasiz
39. rer EF 14mm f 2 8L II USM EF 24mm f 1 4L II USM EF 28mm f 2 8 IS USM 33 Places LIVING IN THE CITY ityscapes are filled with photographic opportunities It might be reflections in a glass tower block Or the sun setting over famous landmarks Even the morning commute can make an incredible subject to shoot Try capturing sweeping panoramas and impressive architectural photos Ultra wide angle lenses are useful as they let you get more in the frame when Space is tight and you can t move back any further Plus looking upwards with such lenses can add drama and exaggerate perspective Alternatively you could use a telephoto lens to pick out details modern architecture Is full of abstraction Isolate a few floors of an interesting building or use reflections to your advantage If you are after a more natural view of architecture you may want to avoid the converging perspective that appears when looking up at tall buildings with wide angle lenses Professional architecture photographers find this distracting and often use tilt shift lenses like the TS E 24mm f 3 5L II to avoid the effect EF 16 35mm f 2 8L II USM 1 3 sec f 11 ISO 400 Brent Stirton Reportage by Getty Images Canon Ambassador 4 n cassataenaa tt ont dem tm B etes Kk n D 2 Let A 7 pat T 242942 Lans te 5 EF S 10 18mm f 4 5 5 6 IS STM Gives an ultra wide angle view ofthe world on A
40. rofessional food photography makes use of sophisticated flash lighting but you can achieve similar results using daylight from a window Your kitchen is a near perfect location for a food shoot EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM A versatile Macro lens offering superb performance at any aperture right across the frame with worktops at an ideal height Choose one with a window to one side or behind or try using a large piece of white card as a reflector to bounce light back on to your subject Blur from camera shake can be an issue when shooting macro photography but using a tripod or a lens with an Image Stabilizer will help ensure crisp images EF S 60mm f 2 8 Macro USM Designed exclusively for use on APS C cameras where it gives a similar angle of view to a 96mm macro lens on a full frame camera Excellent for general macro photography and close ups with shallow depth of field 59 It may sound obvious but make sure you don t get too close Try shooting with a more telephoto macro lens you ll get the same degree of 1 1 life size magnification but from a further distance away The EF 180mm f 3 5L Macro USM is great for insect photography for this very reason and it s suitable for both full frame and APS C shooters The EF 100mm f 2 8L Macro IS USM is also a good choice though you ll need to get a little closer to fill the frame Such a large distance from your subject is not as crucial when photog
41. shooting all day Try aiming it at your subject from one side or point it at a large reflective surface And if you have several Speedlite flashes you can light the background and subject at the same time Try to make the most of natural lighting from a window for example If this isn t possible flash can help although you should take a few simple precautions to ensure a natural result photo zoom like the IS STM and you 1 1can capture ischief and nae Po little ones lose interest in d mM T You can use toys to help capture their EF S 55 250mm f 4 5 6 IS STM EF 70 300mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Get even more telephoto reach with a 300mm max zoom setting USM focusing helps track movement quickly perfect for energetic kids This versatile affordable and lightweight telephoto lens lets you keep your distance while shooting so children will never notice you are there 13 A a SSES r o Ae I USM 1 100 sec f 2 8 ISO 320 Flavio Bandiera Canon Explorer geg lt P rt i ei E mg 7 AQ Dn ge Weddings provide a unique opportunity for Professionals using a full frame camera often use photographing friends and family when they re a wide aperture zoom lens like the EF 24 70mm looking their best The shots you take can capture f 2 8L II USM because it can take fantastic quality memories that will last a lifetime shots in low light such as during the ceremony and reception Plus it co
42. the clips captured to two four or eight seconds Use your EOS to capture all thesaction EN p en zm next met E 4 The camera Rene eg Ka E pre p zE QUU i and let you edit their order creating your own mini e A ES oun WS movie without you having to do a thing You can It s easy to start using your camera for movies all the lenses in the EF and EF S range can be usedifor 42 1 1111 CA ct 1 OK M ud y hut then watch it back either on the camera straight shooting moving footage If your EOS features Hybrid AF or Dual Pixel CMOS AF look for e with r es z TE Pa k XM i away or at home on your computer or HDTV STM technology They ll autofocus smoothly and quietly so they won t distract attention fror what i r A l l One thing to consider is camera shake it can make you are filming You can also use your EOS s Movie Servo AF feature to help keep your subject looking w your videos look amateurish Lenses with IS can sharp it will refocus to track objects as they move around the frame pur i help keep things steady and some lenses in the range include Dynamic IS for an even better result Another trick is to hold your camera close to your body to steady it if your EOS has a Vari angle screen position it so you can compose your frame with the camera held at chest or waist height Experiment and see what works best for you If you are choosing an EOS camera for the first tim
43. ture BS e ES CN E15 5 47mm T 2 8LS AN CN E14 5 60mm T 2 6LS Q b EN CN E20 105mm T 2 8L S CG i eN EX CN E30 200mm T 2 95 3 7L S LA A 12295 1274 oy CN E14mm T 3 1L F VS PSI CN E24mm T 1 5L F PA wae L C CN E35mm T 1 5L F E gi l my CN E50mm T 1 3L F Nas Gh L my CN E85mm T 1 3L F 7 he L EM CN E125mm T 2 2L F 12 2 AN AN CN7x17 KAS S E1 7 og D JV 17 120mm 1 2 95 153230 Technologies Image Stabilizer USM Ultrasonic Motor O Entry level Lens O Mid level Lens O Professional Lens 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm Ci e o o CHE e e O e e L series i u Lens version STM Stepping Motor Hybrid IS Hybrid Image Stabilizer For explanations of technologies please refer to page 39 71
44. vers a useful range of focal Think about how you can best capture the mood and feeling of the day It might mean looking down from the top of some stairs or crouching down to capture lengths and maintains its large f 2 8 aperture at all zoom settings a view of the smallest bridesmaid Finding a new or A good alternative for APS C cameras is the EF S interesting angle can be a great way of creating a 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM It has the range to capture distinct and memorable set of pictures all types of shots as and when they happen from portraits to group shots and it shoots well in Lighting can be a challenge during an indoor welight wedding you can t have your flash going off throughout the ceremony To overcome this A wide aperture fixed focal length lens also makes consider increasing the ISO sensitivity on your a excellent option for shooting a wedding as they camera Take a few test shots to see if your shutter are great at letting in lots of ambient light Try the speed is fast enough to stop any blur before EF 85mm f 1 8 USM it s lightweight delivers the bride arrives you won t have time to make fantastic image quality and gives plenty of control adjustments once she walks down the aisle over depth of field EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS II USM amp EF 24 70mm f 2 8L Il USM Professional photographers using full frame cameras often cover a wedding with justa few lenses for example a standard zoom like
45. you already have one of the most portable street photography cameras available Pair this with an EF M 22mm f 2 STM and you ll have an EOS that s not much bigger than a compact camera Find the right walkabout lens for you EF S 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS STM With a wider focal length range than an 18 55mm this is a great lens to ave with EF S 17 55mm f 2 8 IS USM Enhanced quality and a wide f 2 8 zoom lens that s lighter than the f 2 8 version The EF 24 70mm f 4L USM uses an Image Stabilizer to guard against camera shake EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS II 1 40 sec f 5 6 ISO 400 Shot by Patrick Harrison EF 50mm f 1 8 Il 3 2 sec f 9 ISO 400 Ulla Lohmann Canon Explorer mac Romi ers Mn a W ixed focal length lenses often have much larger apertures than zooms and this is a huge advantage when shooting in low light conditions By opening up a lens aperture to f 1 4 you let through four times as much light as a zoom lens used at f 2 8 This is enough to take a shutter speed of 1 15sec up to 1 60sec fast enough to shoot hand held without camera shake or subject movement spoiling the sharpness of the image Documentary photographers tend to shoot with EF 24mm f 1 4L Il USM wide aperture prime lenses for this reason Fixed focal A super wide angle lens with a huge aperture length lenses allow them to shoot using the ambient Po M e shooting close to their subject this lens is light available r
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